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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 531.52 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 531.52 and 264.20 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 531.52 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/531.52 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 531.52 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 140,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,427.58/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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